# Tattoo Coolness Factor May Chill By Going Like Sixty | Published 2006-12-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-coolness-factor-may-chill References: [money.cnn](http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/fsb/nextlittlething/3.html) & [freedom2ink](http://freedom2ink.com) Once the word gets out about easily removable tattoos, the coolness factor for tattoos is bound to fall. A Manhattan company called Freedom-2 is introducing a durable but [removable tattoo ink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasst). A dermatology professor at [Harvard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Artificial-muscle-materials) who developed many laser treatments for birthmarks and skin lesions, helped design and ink using [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-tag-remover)-approved, digestible pigment particles. The tattoos will still be professionally applied with a standard needle. By using the Freedom-2 ink, they can be removed with a laser treatment that will release the ink to be safe absorbed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Removable Tattoo Ink:** Innovative ink technology reduces the permanence of tattoos, providing new levels of flexibility for consumer preferences. - **Durable Tattoo Technology:** Improved tattoo technology offers more longevity and resistance to daily wear-and-tear. - **Laser Tattoo Removal:** Non-invasive tattoo removal technology provides a new option for consumers concerned with tattoo regret. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Services:** Tattoo artists and studios have the opportunity to offer the latest technology and expand their clientele with this innovative ink. - **Dermatology:** Medical professionals and clinics can expand their practice to offer innovative tattoo ink and removal services. - **Consumer Goods/retail:** The availability of removable tattoos creates a new market for retailers to bring innovative and trendy designs to consumers looking for temporary options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Gentle Tattoo Removal Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naama-studios.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md)